Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs in this fiscal year compared to the last fiscal year?

During the next twelve months, do you think your community will have good times financially, or bad times?

Approximately how long has your jurisdiction been using performance measures?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that fires services in your jurisdiction are more effective now than they were 5 years ago? (excluding jurisdictions that do not provide/contract for fire services)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people feel safe in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say crime overall in your jurisdiction is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say public-order offenses (e.g., DUI, weapons violations, disorderly conduct, traffic violations, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say drug crimes (e.g., possession, manufacturing, distribution, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say property crimes(e.g. burglary, vandalism, identity theft, embezzlement, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about law enforcement issues, to what extent, if any, would you say violent crimes (e.g., rape, assault, homicide, etc.) are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that EMS services in your jurisdiction are more effective now than they were 5 years ago?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people feel confident that first responders will arrive in time to handle a medical emergency in your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that public perceptions of crime in your jurisdiction have a negative effect on economic development and/or tourism?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most people feel confident that fire services will arrive in time to handle a fire in your jurisdiction? (excluding jurisdictions that do not provide/contract for fire services)

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say distance to the nearest hospital is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say other medical emergencies are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say traffic accidents are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say hazardous material incidents are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say other fires are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say wildfires are currently (or have recently been) problems in your jurisdiction?

Thinking about fire and medical issues, to what extent, if any, would you say arson currently is (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that a significant number of law enforcement officers in your jurisdiction are overly strict in enforcing the law?

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

d. Have policies mandating independent investigations into officer-involved injuries or deaths

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

c. Proactively make agency policies available for public review (e.g., on agency website)

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

b. Conduct citizen satisfaction surveys

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

a. Have a citizen task force that advises the law enforcement agency

Thinking about the primary law enforcement agency that serves your jurisdiction, overall, how would you describe the relationship today between your Board/Council and the law enforcement agency?

Thinking about the primary law enforcement agency that serves your jurisdiction, overall, how would you describe the relationship today between community members and the law enforcement officers?